I wanted to say something brilliant. My God, Holmes, how did you know the zombie was hiding in the flower pot? But I couldn't lie.

Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.

One of my favorite things about hanging out with the monsters is the healing. Straight humans seemed to get killed on me a lot. Monsters survived. Let's hear it for the monsters.

The ratman froze, staring at me. "Why are you laughing?" His voice held just a hint of unease. Good. I was hoping that the vampires would come for me soon and save me. You've got to admit that's funny.

I thought of several alec smart remarks, but you should humor crazy people when you're at their mercy; it's a rule.

I just love dealing with people whose idea of sometimes is every thousand years,” I said.

The fey in this country keep to themselves, and are a separate nation, much like the American Indians, but with even more autonomy.